CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology.
CPT codes describe:
- Physician services
- Surgical procedures
- Office visits
- Diagnostic testing
- Radiology services
Examples include:
- Office visits
- Surgical procedures
- Injections
- Imaging studies
CPT tells the payer what service was performed.
CPT Categories
Category I - Standard procedures and services.
Category II -Performance measurement codes.
Category III -Emerging technology and experimental procedures.
HCPCS Level II codes are commonly used for:
- Ambulance services
- Durable medical equipment
- Prosthetics
- Medications
- Medical supplies
Examples include:
- Wheelchairs
- Crutches
- Oxygen supplies
- Injectable medications
